ZS Rover · 2001–2005

MG ZS 120 ZS Rover · 117 hp (2001 to 2005)

The MG ZS 120 of the ZS Rover generation uses the Rover K 1.8 petrol engine with 117 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 117 PS / 86 kW
Displacement: 1 796 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: Rover K 1.8
Period covered: 2001–2005
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

117 hp (86 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2001 to 2005.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The Rover K 1.8 engine is also fitted to: Land Rover Freelander (Freelander I), MG MG F (MG F), MG TF (TF).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 24,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

24 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ACEA A3/B4 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the MG ZS 120 ZS Rover?

The Rover K 1.8 petrol engine (1 796 cc), 117 hp (86 kW).

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Which oil for the MG ZS 120?

A API SN/SP / ACEA A3/B4-approved oil suited to the Rover K 1.8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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